I don't have TWC to compare it to, specifically, but I dropped Dish Network for Verizon FiOS about 18 months ago and FiOS delivers the best TV picture quality I have ever had from a provider, plus the best Internet throughput. Nobody else comes close.

I wonder how many are switching from Cablevision to FiOS or DBS as a result of the Fox debacle. I guess if the Yanks lose today, that will give folks one less reason to switch.

If Verizon were smart, it would take advantage of this opportunity. If the Yankees win or not, it won't change the fact that Cablevision customers can't watch the Giants and other NFC football on their local Fox station.

If Verizon were smart, it would take advantage of this opportunity. If the Yankees win or not, it won't change the fact that Cablevision customers can't watch the Giants and other NFC football on their local Fox station.

True, but there are a few other options (over the air, for instance). I agree that it's odd that FiOS doesn't seem to be "seizing the moment". As dhammer53 said, they do send weekly mailings out around our neighborhood though. Maybe they think that's enough. I'm still a huge fan of DTV, though, and use them for my TV service while going with FiOS for phone and internet.

On an average basis, NY1 can be really lightweight; stories repeated every 30 minutes, background video from whatever was in the archives, lots of fluff stories. Where it IS useful is when a major NYC story occurs; they'll cover it for hours without worrying about losings ratings for soap operas, talk shows or sporting events.

If your a Knicks, Rangers, Islanders or Devils fan, be aware that Fios does not have MSG in HD. Don't know the details why but I am just speculating that it has to do with Cablevision. With regards to NY1, Fios has been implementing Fios 1 news, which is shown in Long Island. I think they are trying to do the same for the 5 boros

Never heard of Fios 1 News. Moreover, have never seen a live truck or camera crew with their logo, if they have one.

Can you describe the programming? Are they competing with News 12 Long Island?

To be honest, I have no idea of the actual content since I live in Queens and frankly don't know anyone with fios in LI. I would assume they are in direct competition with News 12 and it seems they also have a separate service with New Jersey and Washington, DC. Here is their website: http://fios1news.com

To be honest, I have no idea of the actual content since I live in Queens and frankly don't know anyone with fios in LI. I would assume they are in direct competition with News 12 and it seems they also have a separate service with New Jersey and Washington, DC. Here is their website: http://fios1news.com

Thanks for the link. What I see there looks like News 12 Brooklyn, a station that's really "low rent." While they do indeed sent crews out to cover the news, it's hilarious to watch some 24 year old from Ohio talk about "our borough" from their studio located in The Bronx.